ethyl 2-hexenoate
ethyl hex-2-enoate
Identification
| Name | ethyl 2-hexenoate |
| IUPAC | ethyl hex-2-enoate |
| CAS Number | 1552-67-6 |
| EINECS | 216-296-1 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H14 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 142.19798000 |
| CoE Number | 631 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 2167 ethyl 2-hexenoate |
| FEMA Number | 4613 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 1552-67-6 ; ETHYL 2-HEXENOATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.89500 to 0.90500 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.456 to 7.539 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43000 to 1.44000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 167.00 to 174.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.322000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | >1 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 144.00 °F. TCC ( 62.22 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.910 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | medium |
| Substantivity | > 1 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 100.00 %. A pleasant, rum-like odor; fruity, green and sweet with a juicy undertone
|
| Taste Description | fruity |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-mouse LD50 > 8000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for ethyl 2-hexenoate usage levels up to | 5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| baked goods | 0.50000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | 0.50000 |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | 0.50000 |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
ethyl hex-2-enoate
hex-2-enoic acid ethyl ester
2-
hexenoic acid ethyl ester
2-
hexenoic acid, ethyl ester
2-
hexenoic acid, ethylester
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